About
A vigorous, clump-forming bamboo, maturing to 3m or more tall, with green oblong leaves up to 25cm long. The densely-packed canes are yellow with a green stripe and may be flushed red if in a sunny position.
About the genus
Semiarundinaria are tall, upright, vigorous bamboos with running rhizomes but may form dense clumps in cooler areas; smooth canes bear several branches at each node with narrowly lance-shaped leaves
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeBamboos
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants
Native toJapan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or light dappled shade. May become invasive in warm, moist or favourable conditions and need restraining; see bamboo control and bamboo cultivation
PruningRemove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect
PropagationPropagate from young rhizome cuttings or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free